There was another Thomas Scurr in the country at this time, probably a son of Thomas Scurr, sen., who married Elizabeth Cornforth, of Sackville, in August, 1787.Mrs.Scurr lived only a week after giving birth to a son.The boy was called Benjamin, and was taken care of by his aunt, Mrs.Jonathan Burnham.Thomas Scurr, after the death of his wife, left Sackville with the intention of going to the West Indies, and was never heard from after.It was supposed he was lost at sea.The Scurrs in Sackville are descendants of the boy Benjamin.
William Trueman, sen., was above the average height, and rather stout, with head, shoulders and face that indicated strong character.In personal appearance his grandson Robert much resembled him.He was fifty-five years of age when he came to Nova Scotia.His wife was eight years his senior.She, too, was tall, with a countenance showing a great deal of reserve power.
William, the son, was a small man, with round features and dark hair.
His son John was said to resemble him closely.He must have retained his youthful appearance well into mature life, for after he had been in this country some years he went to Fort Lawrence to poll his vote and was challenged for age by the opposing candidate.His youthful appearance had led to the belief that he had not arrived at the age to entitle him to exercise the franchise.His left arm was partially withered, or had not grown to its full size, from an injury received in childhood through the carelessness of a nurse.The family brought with them from England some furniture.There is still the old arm-chair at Prospect, and the old clock keeps good time for the fifth generation.
There is no record of the impression the new country made upon the family, but judging from a letter received by William Trueman, sen., the year after his arrival, and copied below, it must have been favorable:
"SNILLSWORTH, February 9th, 1776.
"DEAR BROTHER AND SISTER,--
"These are with our love to you and to let you know that we are in a tolerable state of health at present.